Zesty Wheat Berry Salad with Almonds

July 25, 2010 in Salads, Wheat Berry Recipes by Joyce Bunderson

 

Ingredients

Ingredients:

1 cup raisins
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ cup roasted slivered almonds
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup diced yellow onion
2 teaspoons orange zest
2 cups cooked wheat berries
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
Lemon juice to taste
Chopped parsley

Directions:

Toast the almonds in a skillet. Put the raisins in a small saucepan, cover with water and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and set aside to plump.
Heat the oil in a medium skillet over moderate heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 6 minutes. Add the turmeric and orange zest and sauté 3 minutes.

Place the wheat berries in a medium saucepan; add raisins and a half cup of the raisin liquid. In a separate pan, combine the orange juice, spices and salt and bring to a boil.

Pour this over the wheat berries and cover. Let sit for 10 minutes then stir with a fork.

Drain the raisins of any remaining liquid. Toss the raisins, onions, and almonds with the wheat berries. Top with parsley.

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